The case against Harvey Weinstein began in 2015 when Ambra Battilana Gutierrez accused him of groping her, leading to the Manhattan DA's office declining prosecution. This decision drew public ire, especially after the 2017 exposés by The New York Times and The New Yorker revealed Weinstein's extensive pattern of abuse. In 2018, a reevaluation of the decision was prompted by Governor Cuomo, resulting in new investigations and Weinstein's eventual indictment. His legal troubles continued to unfold, inclusive of multiple charges but complicating factors like questioned evidence contributed to dismissed allegations.
On March 27, 2015, the Manhattan DA's office, led by Cyrus R. Vance Jr., decided not to prosecute Harvey Weinstein despite credible allegations and a secret recording apologizing for inappropriate behavior.
As investigations from The New York Times and The New Yorker exposed allegations of sexual misconduct against Harvey Weinstein in 2017, public scrutiny led Gov. Cuomo to reconsider the 2015 decision.
The investigation intensified in early 2018, and after reassignment, a new prosecutor prompted Harvey Weinstein's surrender and indictment on multiple serious charges, including rape.
The legal proceedings faced setbacks, including the dismissal of a charge against Weinstein when vital evidence was mishandled by investigators.
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